General Chat

To-morrow, 80% of Victoria Australia has been declared a day of Total fire ban. (37c) Pleeeeassse...no fires for Vic. Tony Victoria, Australia.

Tony. Thats like advertising to the looneys that its time to go out and light a fire. There is always one...

There gunna do it anyway Mary. Its on the evening News. Lets only hope that people have cleaned up and prepared for summer in the Country area's. Tony

Hi Tony I hope the public take heed of the warning unlike here on New Years Day when it was close to 40 here in WA we went out to Whiteman Park for a barbecue with the family. We chose a nice shady spot which had a gas barbecue and glanced over at once stage to a group of people that had a wood barbie going. We were suprised that the staff of the park allowed that on such a hot day.The park was by no means busy there as hardly anyone was there. We were certainly surprised so I hope people listen and be careful. I know there is a very small minority that really don't care or listen to these warnings and that most of us do care. Kind regards Trudi

Hi Trudi. Yes, amazing as you say. I dont think its so much the Temp. Its the winds that fan these fires. Mildura will reach 40c. I have relo's in Donald,Mildura,Rochester. Also my kids are holidaying at Whitehill's ( Bendigo.) and Ballarat. Tony Oz

Hi Tony, So that time of year is with you again. When we livid in Ringwood every time there was a fire in the Dandenongs we had apanoramic view of it from the kitchen and laundry. Anyone who hasnt seen such a fire would not beleive their eyes where the flames jumped 1/2mile or more across trees. One year I think it was 72/73 even our outskirts were d oused with waterin case of sparks. Dreadful to think that raving idiots start these deliberately and cost the lives of innocent people. Rupert.

G'day Ray ( Rupert.) Yes, you know what its like having lived here. What annoys me the most, is these D... heads,( for use of a better word.) that start these fires, sit back and watch the action. I always get very conncerned at this time of the year, especially this year, as my children are on holidays in Central Vic. Cheers mate. Tony Oz

Hi Debra. I'm O'k, as i live in the outer built up area's of Melbourne. We are close to the Dandenong ranges,as was Rupert, but just far enough away if something happens. It.s my kids that concern me at the moment. It just goes through your mind, thats all. ( a parent thing ) Tony x

G'day Bill. We had caravans at Inverloch. 1980s Gippsland is the tops mate. Where are you situated. Tony Oz

Omeo.. A little slice of Heaven. lol My parent -in law's were at Mount Beauty1970s. Yes, your right Bill. The coastal area's would be Chock'a block now. Tony

Anthony Sorry to butt in but can you or anyone tell me how long mail takes from OZ to England???? Am trying to be patient while i wait for the birth cert, but am not suceeding LOL

Hi Shelli, I have received letters in 2 days, but that was unusual, it normally takes 4 days. Hope you and the kids are ok Love June xx

June thanks for that, the money left credit card on 5th , don't wanna start pestering postie or people will talk LOL. Once i get his cert i can order the marriage for which Anthony kindly got me the ref for, just wanna confirm maiden name beofer taking the plunge. We're all fine, hope you're feeling better too

Hi Shelli. June is right. Anything from 4-5 days normally. I sent a parcel just before Christmas to a branch-relo off my line living in Essex. It took about a week to reach her from memory. Tony Oz

SOOOOOO I should have it by the end of this week???????? money left account on 5th Wens so allowing ofr w/end maybe even by Wenes????? Brilliant, am SOOOOO excited and it's not even my family, it's my ex mum in laws!!!!!!

Tony . Fires in SA. Told you there would be some today as soon as the fire bans are anounced on the tv or radio. Its loony season again. Mary

Tony are your kids ok I saw on the news your worst fears happened and the fires are close to Ballarat, also for every one else there are bad fires in Sth. Australia death toll already confirmed 5 dead and they say there will be more so its started Aussies clear your blocks and be sensible please Regards Laraine